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n Frackville: The Frackville Free Public Library, 56 N. Lehigh Ave., will sponsor Babytalk from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday for toddlers 3 and younger. There will be stories, songs and simple...
View ArticlePSU Schuylkill chancellor to run in half marathon to aid St. Jude hospital
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN - In addition to helping Penn State Schuylkill continue to provide a high quality, world-class college education to prepare students for the future, Chancellor Kelly M. Austin is...
View ArticleBodybuilders prep for Mr. Anthracite competition
MAR LIN - New and returning bodybuilders will hit the stage Saturday with the return of the Mr. Anthracite Natural Bodybuilding Competition to the Sovereign Majestic Theater.Once a fixture in the Coal...
View ArticleName of accident victim released
PINE GROVE - Dr. David J. Moylan III, Schuylkill County coroner, Sunday released the name of the Schuylkill Haven man who died in a two-vehicle accident on Interstate 81 Saturday morning.Richard P....
View ArticleCatholic churches in Shenandoah, Tamaqua to merge in July
The Roman Catholic churches in the Shenandoah area and Tamaqua will merge into a single parish in each borough in July, though two church buildings will provide worship space in both communities. The...
View ArticleRoadwork planned for this week throughout Schuylkill County
MOUNT PLEASANT - The state Department of Transportation will start repairing roadways this week, but the Interstate 81 overpass in Foster Township will have to wait until the summer. The bridge on...
View ArticleA tale of two Middleport fire companies: New York station donates truck to...
MIDDLEPORT - Firefighters from the borough didn't have to make many changes to the lettering on a fire engine they recently received from a fire company in New York state. That's because the community...
View ArticleCriminal court, March 31, 2014
A Pottsville man is headed back to state prison after being sentenced Thursday in Schuylkill County Court for stealing groceries.Robert D. Rose, 55, must serve 15 to 30 months in a state correctional...
View ArticleDine-Out to benefit wellness services
Seven restaurants in Schuylkill County will host a special dining event April 8 to raise funds for the fight against HIV/AIDS.The nonprofit Schuylkill Wellness Services, Pottsville, a program unit of...
View ArticlePolice log, March 31, 2014
Orange vehicle sought in incident State police at Schuylkill Haven are searching for the driver of an orange vehicle which backed into another vehicle in Fairlane Village mall parking lot Saturday...
View ArticleCoroner's jury rules neglect contributed to accidental prison death
NEW PHILADELPHIA - Matthew Koncsler died in March 2013 from an accidental drug overdose in Schuylkill County Prison, but official neglect contributed to it, a coroner's jury ruled Monday after an...
View ArticleSeton Manor recognized for drug use reduction
ORWIGSBURG - A Schuylkill County nursing home has been recognized by the state Department of Health for its overall reduction of anti-psychotic drug use and its policies and procedures will serve as a...
View ArticlePolice log, April 1, 2014
2 missing girlsfound in LavelleASHLAND - Two girls reported missing about 6:40 p.m. Monday were found unharmed about two hours later and returned to their parents, police said.Borough police said the...
View ArticleAshland man takes on code enforcement role in Pottsville
When inspecting an apartment building, Justin D. Trefsger, the City of Pottsville's new code enforcement officer, said he checks the smoke detectors first, then the windows."You have to see if they...
View ArticleGun shop owner wants to lease shooting range from Orwigsburg
ORWIGSBURG - A borough businessman has a plan to teach the public how to shoot safely. Josh Shamonsky, owner of Shakey's Gun Shop, Orwigsburg, wants to lease the borough gun range in West Brunswick...
View ArticleBlue Mountain seeks to bring in more cash through advertising
FRIEDENSBURG - The Blue Mountain School District wants to make money through advertising.At Thursday's monthly school board meeting, the board held the first reading of a policy that governs the...
View ArticleDeeds, April 1, 2014
Deeds Ryan Township - Charles C. and Mildred G. DeWire and Scott F. DeWire to Mark D. DeWire; 256 Orchard Road, Barnesville; $1. Scott F. DeWire to Mark D. DeWire; 44.17-acre property on T-491; $1....
View ArticleLIHEAP program extended by two weeks
Pennsylvania's Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program has been extended through April 18.The program had been slated to end Friday."Pennsylvania has had a difficult winter and programs like LIHEAP...
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n Frackville: American Red Cross Blood Services, Northeast Pennsylvania Region, will hold a blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. Monday at Zion Lutheran Church, 48 S. Nice St. People 17 or older (16 with...
View ArticleCorrections, April 1, 2014
Names incorrectDr. Barry Boran, Dr. Robert Boran and Dr. Thomas Boran were among those who helped make the St. Patrick's Day parade in Pottsville a great success. Their names were incorrect in a letter...
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